The word "rawaru" is a term from the Maori language, spoken in New Zealand. The IPA phonetic transcription of the word is /ɾaˈwaɾu/. The first syllable is pronounced with a rolled 'r' sound, followed by an 'a' sound as in 'cat'. The second syllable starts with a half-open 'a' sound, similar to the 'a' in 'car', followed by a trilled 'r' and ending with a short 'u' sound. The word has various meanings, including 'ten' and 'together'.